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Bit Blindness in Horses
Bit-Blindness is a huge problem for animal welfare on a global scale. The included photo is a great example of it. The photographer has...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Feb 1, 20223 min read


The Stages of Horsemanship
I suggest there are three main stages of horsemanship – riding, training, and connecting. I will look at these in a linear way, while...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Oct 31, 20213 min read


Being with Horses and Keeping it Simple
Do you find yourself sometimes over analysing things? I think we all do at times. When we are with horses though this can be a block to...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Oct 5, 20213 min read


Groundwork with Horses
Time spent on the ground with our horses has enormous benefits. It enhances our relationship with our horse, helping us understand and...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Sep 2, 20213 min read


Horse Talk and The Power of Language
When we talk about horses, we commonly use pronouns, the most frequent one being ‘it’. I often find I’ll be reading something written by...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jul 1, 20213 min read


Bitless and Proud
There are so many bitless riders now, reach out and feel the support of a likeminded community, be bitless and proud. Together we can help make the world a better place for horses and grow strong in ourselves as we do it.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jun 1, 20213 min read


The Soul of The Horse
It's amazing just how much horses change when we change. They let go of everything we did in the past, forgive us all our mistakes, and...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
May 1, 20213 min read


How to Give Treats to a Horse Safely
A few months ago, I shared an article called Horses that Bite. In the article I said I don't give horses treats until the biting...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Apr 1, 20213 min read


Dealing with the JigJog Horse
Some horses seem unable to walk calmly along and are constantly doing a jigjog. It is not a walk or a trot, but a bouncy jogging that is...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jan 3, 20213 min read


Taking the Pressure off Your Horse
I have always said to my riding students to look ahead and focus on where they are going. But recently in a lesson I found this going to...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Dec 15, 20203 min read


What Does Connection with Horses Look Like?
When we are connected with our horse it is the same for both of us, not just one, and there is no other feeling like it. It is the foundation from which all else comes.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Oct 31, 20203 min read


A Vision For the Future of Horses
We are fortunate living in Australia to have laws preventing animal abuse. I have a vision for the future of horses. One of the biggest animal cruelty issues our society faces is the overt abuse of horses with bits, whips, and spurs.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Oct 1, 20203 min read


Shut-Down Horses
Recently I went to view a horse as a potential purchase for a client. The current owner ran the horse around a round yard for a few...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Sep 26, 20203 min read


Interacting with Horses Through the Heart
More and more I find that coming from the heart when interacting with horses creates a deeper understanding and connection between human...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jul 15, 20203 min read


Our Thoughts Affect Our Horses
Our thoughts affect our horses, whatever we believe, somehow becomes reality. The inside becomes the outside, our intention is a powerful thing. This article looks at the power of beliefs and how this informs our interactions with horses.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jun 1, 20203 min read


Chatting With Horses
Chatting With Horses in an open and compassionate manner changes everything. Communication between horses and humans at it's best.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Apr 15, 20203 min read


What is Horse Training?
What is Horse Training? - It's not about forcing or making a horse do things, it's about being a trusted guide and teacher for your horse.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Mar 15, 20203 min read


Whipping Horses
Is whipping horses really an option in our modern world? This article sets out some reasons why whipping horses is not the best way forward.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Feb 15, 20203 min read


Grooming Horses
Grooming horses is an essential component of the horse human relationship. What to do if your horse isn't relaxing for their grooming?
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jan 19, 20203 min read


The Head Drop in Horses
The Head Drop in Horses is a fundamental skill that carries through to so many situations. Lets look at how we can easily achieve it.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Oct 5, 20193 min read
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